The Shedding Process

[RoyaLoveRay]

Thank you for the valuable info! Just one question: is it ok to feed during the 7-10th day phase, after the opaqueness has cleared up?
Actually curious about one more thing lol: would you divulge what you use for the hides in the pics? Also, what is the benefit of cutting a hole in the top of the hide, rather than along the bottom?
thx!

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

I have a snake and she keeps rubbing her snout against the glass. She also likes to push on the ground. She doesn't have mites.
Her tank is 85F warm side and 80F cool. the humidity is usually around 50%.
Is this normal?
Also wanted to add there is nothing on her face. She is not wheezing or foaming.

[RoyaLoveRay]

I have a snake and she keeps rubbing her snout against the glass. She also likes to push on the ground. She doesn't have mites.
Her tank is 85F warm side and 80F cool. the humidity is usually around 50%.
Is this normal?
Also wanted to add there is nothing on her face. She is not wheezing or foaming.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe 85F is a bit cool. The warm hide should be 88-94F above the substrate. Some recommend even warmer. Maybe your snake is seeking more warmth? Oh, and I'm assuming you're talking about a ball python

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

oh yes. I'm talking about a ball.
I called her name and told her to face me. She did, and yawned.
She had a small piece of substrate in her mouth. She has coconut substrate.
Do I need to do anything for this?

[RoyaLoveRay]

Again I am somewhat novice myself, but I believe that if a substrate is deemed to be safe for a ball python then you very rarely have to worry about ingestion or occlusion. Though it can happen: http://mikewilbanks.com/ballgame/
With respect to coconut fiber, maybe check out this thread: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...iber-substrate

[Manglewantsmacaroni]

She has very fine material for her substrate. not chips or powder. Could the pressing also be from stress?
I am making a hide for her tomorrow. her current ones are too small.
thanks...

[RoyaLoveRay]

Some rubbing against the glass is normal, as long as it's not constant or excessive. If your snake is stressed, I would again suggest it could be due to the temperature of your warm side being too low, not knowing all the other details of your setup. Someone please jump in if I am wrong about this